ROUSE COMPANY
10-Q, 1997-05-14
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                                  Form 10-Q

                                UNITED STATES

                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                           Washington, D.C.  20549


(X)   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
      OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

      For the quarterly period ended     March 31, 1997   

                                OR

( )   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
      OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

      For the transition period from             to         

             
Commission File Number         0-1743         

         
                                The Rouse Company                  
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
            Maryland                                52-0735512            
(State or other jurisdiction of       (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)                          

     10275 Little Patuxent Parkway
           Columbia, Maryland                     21044-3456           
(Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code      (410) 992-6000      



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  

               Yes   X                                No      

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock as
of May 9, 1997:

Common Stock, $0.01 par value                           66,795,842   
       Title of Class                                 Number of Shares      
 




Part I.  Financial Information
Item 1.  Financial Statements:

                      THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

                    Consolidated Statements of Operations
                  Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996
           (Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts, note 1)

                                                          Three months
                                                         ended March 31,  
                                                        1997        1996  

Revenues:
  Operating properties:
    Retail centers                                    $119,563    $118,790
    Office, mixed-use and other                         52,795      35,868
                                                       172,358     154,658
  Land sales                                            37,594      17,661
  Corporate interest income                              1,089         829
                                                       211,041     173,148

Operating expenses, exclusive of
provision for bad debts, depreciation
and amortization:
  Operating properties:
    Retail centers                                      59,840      60,882
    Office, mixed-use and other                         26,617      17,267
                                                        86,457      78,149
  Land sales                                            27,876       9,444
  Development                                            1,123       1,215
  Corporate                                              3,293       2,026
                                                       118,749      90,834
   

Interest expense:
  Operating properties:
    Retail centers                                      31,658      31,232
    Office, mixed-use and other                         20,572      17,071
                                                        52,230      48,303
  Land sales                                               931         250
  Development                                               --          75
  Corporate                                              1,161       3,623
                                                        54,322      52,251
  
Provision for bad debts                                    897         621

Depreciation and amortization                           20,785      18,284

                                                       194,753     161,990







The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 1.  Financial Statements, continued:

                      THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

               Consolidated Statements of Operations, continued
                  Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996
           (Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts, note 1)

                                                          Three months
                                                         ended March 31,  
                                                         1997       1996  

Earnings before income taxes and                     
  extraordinary losses                                $ 16,288   $ 11,158

Income taxes
  Current - primarily state                                155        179
  Deferred                                               7,723      4,236
                                                         7,878      4,415 

Earnings before extraordinary losses                     8,410      6,743

Extraordinary losses from early extinguishments
  of debt, net of related income tax benefits
  (note 5)                                              (2,129)    (1,315)

Net earnings                                          $  6,281   $  5,428 

Net earnings applicable
  to common shareholders                              $  5,081   $  1,768

EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK AFTER
  DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED STOCK:

Earnings before extraordinary losses                  $    .11   $    .06
Extraordinary losses                                      (.03)      (.02)
                                                      $    .08   $    .04


DIVIDENDS PER SHARE:                                
  Common stock                                        $    .25   $    .22
  Preferred stock                                     $    .30   $    .81













The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 1.  Financial Statements, continued:

                      THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          Consolidated Balance Sheets
                     March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996
                       (Unaudited, in thousands, note 1)

                                                    March 31,  December 31,
                                                      1997         1996   

Assets:
  Property (note 2):
    Operating properties:                                     
      Property and deferred costs
        of projects                                $3,416,465   $3,374,976
      Less accumulated depreciation
        and amortization                              571,153      552,201
                                                    2,845,312    2,822,775
                                                                          
    Properties in development                         209,303      176,060
    Properties held for sale                           72,839       73,080
    Investment land and land held for
      development and sale                            245,009      244,117
                                                                
      Total property                                3,372,463    3,316,032
                                                                
  Prepaid expenses, deferred charges                                      
    and other assets                                  178,952      187,689
                                                                     
  Accounts and notes receivable                        82,118       92,369
                                                                
  Investments in marketable securities                  3,895        3,596
                                                                
  Cash and cash equivalents                           118,978       43,766
                                                                
    Total                                          $3,756,406   $3,643,452
     


















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 1.  Financial Statements, continued:

                      THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    Consolidated Balance Sheets, continued
                     March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996
                       (Unaudited, in thousands, note 1)

                                                    March 31, December 31,
                                                      1997        1996   

Liabilities:
  Debt (note 3):
    Property debt not carrying a Parent                                     
      Company guarantee of repayment               $2,259,507  $2,290,406

    Parent Company debt and debt carrying a
    Parent Company guarantee of repayment:
      Property debt                                   151,443     179,540
      Convertible subordinated debentures             130,000     130,000
      Other debt                                      230,300     235,300
                                                      511,743     544,840 


    Total debt                                      2,771,250   2,835,246 

  Obligations under capital leases                     59,616      60,201  

  Accounts payable, accrued expenses
    and other liabilities                             281,619     298,562

  Deferred income taxes                               141,371     134,794
                         
Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable
  preferred securities of a trust holding
  solely Parent Company subordinated debt
  securities                                          137,500     137,500

Shareholders' equity:
  Series B Convertible Preferred stock
    with a liquidation preference of $202,500
    in 1997 (note 4)                                       41         --
  Common stock of 1 cent par value per share;                        
    250,000,000 shares authorized; 66,795,842
    shares issued in 1997 and 66,742,871          
    shares issued in 1996                                 668         667
  Additional paid-in capital                          688,329     488,849
  Accumulated deficit                                (323,988)   (312,367)

    Total shareholders' equity                        365,050     177,149 

      Total                                        $3,756,406  $3,643,452





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 1.  Financial Statements, continued:

                      THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                   Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996
                       (Unaudited, in thousands, note 1)
                                                       1997         1996  
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Rents and other revenues received                 $ 177,098    $ 157,970
  Proceeds from land sales                             33,612       17,509
  Interest received                                     3,205        2,996
  Land development expenditures                       (21,096)      (2,424)
  Operating expenditures:
    Operating properties                              (92,811)     (78,138)
    Land sales, development and corporate             (11,533)      (6,692)
  Interest paid:
    Operating properties                              (54,374)     (50,887)
    Land sales, development and corporate              (1,273)      (4,036)
    Net cash provided by operating activities          32,828       36,298

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Expenditures for properties in development
    and improvements to existing properties
    funded by debt                                    (57,650)     (19,188)
  Expenditures for improvements to
    existing properties funded by cash  
    provided by operating activities:                             
      Tenant leasing and remerchandising               (1,045)      (2,842)
      Building and equipment                           (2,350)      (1,190)
  Proceeds from sales of operating properties              --        4,728
  Purchases of marketable securities                   (2,866)      (1,459)
  Proceeds from redemptions or sales of
    marketable securities                               2,567        1,269
  Other                                                 3,004      (10,283)
    Net cash used in investing activities             (58,340)     (28,965)

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from issuance of property debt             114,787       71,560
  Repayments of property debt:                             
    Scheduled principal payments                      (11,303)      (8,476)
    Other payments                                   (146,318)    (110,264)
  Proceeds from issuance of other debt                 15,000           --
  Repayments of other debt                            (35,502)      (5,522)
  Proceeds from issuance of Preferred stock           197,145           -- 
  Purchases of treasury stock                         (16,286)          --
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options               1,351           --
  Dividends paid                                      (17,900)     (14,275)
  Other                                                  (250)        (499)
    Net cash provided by (used in) financing
      activities                                      100,724      (67,476)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   75,212      (60,143)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period       43,766       94,922
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period          $ 118,978    $  34,779


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 1.  Financial Statements, continued:

                      THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

                Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued
                   Three Months Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996
                       (Unaudited, in thousands, note 1)

                                                        1997         1996 

Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash
  provided by operating activities:

Net earnings                                          $ 6,281      $ 5,428
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
  cash provided by operating activities:                   
    Depreciation and amortization                      20,785       18,284
    Deferred income taxes                               7,723        4,236
    Extraordinary losses, net of related income              
      tax benefits                                      2,129        1,315
    Additions to preconstruction reserve                  500        1,000
    Provision for bad debts                               897          621
    Decrease (increase) in operating assets and
      liabilities, net                                 (5,487)       5,414
     

Net cash provided by operating activities             $32,828      $36,298
  


Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing
  Activities:
  Common stock issued pursuant to Contingent Stock
    Agreement                                         $17,313      $    --
  Debt assumed by purchasers of land                    3,995           --
  Note received from sale of an operating property         --        1,440




















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 1.  Financial Statements, continued:

                   THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                    
         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
                              March 31, 1997

(1)  Principles of statement presentation
     
   The unaudited consolidated financial statements include all 
       adjustments which are necessary, in the opinion of management, to
       fairly reflect the Company's financial position and results of
       operations.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. 
       The statements have been prepared using the accounting policies
       described in the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders.

   In its annual reports, the Company has included certain supplementary 
       current value basis financial statements with the historical cost
       basis financial statements.  The current value basis financial
       statements are not presented as part of the Company's quarterly
       reports to shareholders.  Therefore, all of the financial information
       contained herein is based on the historical cost basis as required by
       generally accepted accounting principles.  

(2) Property

   Properties in development include construction and development in
     progress and preconstruction costs, net.  The construction and
     development in progress accounts include land and land improvements
     of $51,669,000 at March 31, 1997.

   Changes in preconstruction costs, net, for the three months ended
     March 31, 1997 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

     Balance at beginning of period, before
       preconstruction reserve                            $     22,158
     Costs incurred                                              6,823          
     Costs transferred to construction and development
       in progress                                              (1,734)    
     Costs transferred to operating properties                  (3,889)    
     Costs of unsuccessful projects written off                    (42)
                                                                23,316 
     Less preconstruction reserve                               16,775

     Balance at end of period, net                        $      6,541













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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 1.  Financial Statements, continued:
                      THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued      

(3)  Debt

   Debt at March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 is summarized as
       follows (in thousands):
                                March 31, 1997      December 31, 1996 
                                         Due in                Due in
                                Total   one year      Total   one year
     Mortgages and bonds     $2,298,075 $ 61,336   $2,279,971 $114,831
     Convertible subordi-
       nated debentures         130,000      -        130,000      -    
     Medium-term notes          110,300   10,000      115,300    5,000
     Credit line borrowings         -        -         64,000      -
     Other loans                232,875    4,247      245,975    4,694 
       Total                 $2,771,250 $ 75,583   $2,835,246 $124,525

   The amounts due in one year reflect the terms of existing loan
     agreements except where refinancing commitments from outside lenders
     have been obtained.  In these instances, maturities are determined
     based on the terms of the refinancing commitments. 

(4) Series B Convertible Preferred stock

    The Company has registered to sell up to an aggregate of
      $500,000,000 (based on the public offering price) of common stock,
      Preferred stock and debt securities.  The stock and debt may be
      issued from time to time at prices, in amounts and on terms to be
      determined at the time of offering.  In the first quarter of 1997,
      the Company issued 4,050,000 shares of the Series B Convertible
      Preferred stock pursuant to this registration. 

(5) Extraordinary losses, net of related income tax benefits
    
    During the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company
      incurred extraordinary losses related to extinguishments of debt
      prior to scheduled maturity of $3,275,000 and $2,023,000,
      respectively, net of related income tax benefits of $1,146,000 and
      $708,000, respectively.

(6)  Contingencies

   The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are defendants in various
     litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business, some
     of which involve claims for damages that are substantial in amount. 
     Some of these litigation matters are covered by insurance.  In the
     opinion of management, adequate provision has been made for losses
     with respect to all litigation matters, where appropriate, and the
     ultimate resolution of all such litigation matters is not likely to
     have a material effect on the consolidated financial position of the
     Company.  Due to the Company's modest and fluctuating net earnings,
     it is not possible to predict whether the resolution of these matters
     is likely to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated net
     earnings, and it is, therefore, possible that resolution of these
     matters could have a material effect in any future quarter or year.
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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations:

                   THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                    
The following discussion and analysis covers any material changes in
   financial condition since December 31, 1996 and any material changes
   in the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 1997
   as compared to the same period in 1996.  This discussion and analysis
   should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and
   Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in
   the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders.

General

On June 12, 1996, the Company purchased all of the outstanding equity
    interests in The Hughes Corporation and its affiliated partnership,
    Howard Hughes Properties, Limited Partnership (together, Hughes). The
    assets of Hughes consist primarily of a regional shopping center and a
    large-scale, master-planned community (Summerlin) in Las Vegas,
    Nevada,  and four large-scale, master-planned business parks and
    various other properties in Nevada and Southern California.  

Management is continually reviewing and evaluating the portfolio of 
    properties to identify expansion, renovation and/or remerchandising
    opportunities and properties that may not have future prospects
    consistent with the Company's long term objectives.  The Company will
    continue to dispose of properties that are not meeting and/or are not
    considered to have the potential to meet its long term objectives,
    particularly smaller properties in smaller market areas.  While
    disposition decisions may cause the Company to recognize gains or
    losses that could have material effects on reported net earnings
    (loss) in future quarters or fiscal years, they are not anticipated to
    have a material effect on the overall consolidated financial position
    of the Company. 

Operating Results: 

Operating Properties:

Revenues from retail centers increased $773,000 for the three months ended
    March 31, 1997, while total operating and    interest expenses increased
    $329,000, as compared to the same period in 1996.  The increases in
    revenues and expenses for the period were attributable primarily to
    changes in the Company's portfolio of retail centers, including
    acquisitions of interests in two properties, (one in connection with
    the acquisition of Hughes in the second quarter of 1996 and one in the
    third quarter of 1996) and higher rents on re-leased space.  These
    increases were largely offset by the effects of lower average
    occupancy, dispositions of interests in properties (two in the first
    quarter of 1996 and one in the fourth quarter of 1996), lower tenant
    lease termination payments and an increase in bad debts. 






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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations, (continued):
  
Operating Properties (continued):

Revenues from office, mixed-use and other properties increased $16,927,000      
    and total operating and interest expenses increased $14,433,000 for
    the three months ended March 31, 1997, as compared to the same period
    in 1996.  The increases in revenues and expenses were attributable
    primarily to the acquisition of Hughes and higher occupancy levels in
    hotel properties.  The increase in expenses was partially offset by
    lower bad debts due to the recovery of a note receivable
    (approximately $800,000) previously reserved and the sale of an
    unoccupied industrial building in the second quarter of 1996.

Land sales:

Revenue from land sales increased $19,933,000 and related costs and 
    expenses increased $19,113,000 for the three months ended March 31,
    1997, as compared to the same period in 1996.  The increases in
    revenues and costs and expenses are attributable primarily to the
    acquisition of Hughes.  Revenues from sales of land acquired in the
    purchase of Hughes were $28,269,000 and related costs and expenses
    were $22,995,000.  These increases were partially offset by decreases
    in revenues and costs and expenses related to land sales in Columbia
    of $8,336,000 and $3,882,000, respectively, due to lower levels of
    sales for both residential and commercial uses.

Development: 

Development expenses consist primarily of additions to the preconstruction 
    reserve and new business costs.  The preconstruction reserve is
    maintained to provide for costs of projects which may not go forward
    to completion.  New business costs relate primarily to the initial
    evaluation of potential acquisition and development opportunities. 
    These costs decreased $167,000 for the three months ended March 31,
    1997 as compared to the same period in 1996.  The decrease was
    attributable primarily to a decrease in additions to the
    preconstruction reserve due to the progress achieved on several
    significant projects.


















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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
         Results of Operations (continued):

Corporate: 

Corporate interest costs were $4,068,000 and $4,555,000 for the three      
    months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Of such amounts,
    $2,907,000 and $932,000 were capitalized during the three months ended
    March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, on funds invested in
    development projects. The decrease in corporate interest expense is
    due primarily to lower levels of borrowings.  The increase in the
    amount capitalized is attributable to higher levels of corporate funds
    invested in projects under development.

Extraordinary losses, net of related income tax benefits

During the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company
    incurred extraordinary losses related to extinguishments of debt prior 
    to scheduled maturity of $3,275,000 and $2,023,000, respectively, net
    of related income tax benefits of $1,146,000 and $708,000,
    respectively.

Financial Condition and Liquidity:

Shareholders' equity increased by $187,901,000 from $177,149,000 at
   December 31, 1996 to $365,050,000 at March 31, 1997.  The increase was
   primarily attributable to the issuance of the Series B Convertible
   Preferred Stock as discussed in note 4 to the consolidated financial
   statements and the net earnings for the three months ended March 31,
   1997.  These increases were partially offset by the payment of regular
   quarterly dividends on the Company's common and Preferred stocks.

The Company had cash and cash equivalents and investments in marketable    
    securities totaling $122,873,000 and $47,362,000 at March 31, 1997 and
    December 31, 1996, respectively, including $3,895,000 and $3,596,000
    of investments, respectively, held for restricted uses.  

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have available lines of credit 
    from banks and other lenders aggregating $248,120,000, including
    outstanding borrowings at March 31, 1997.  These credit lines may be
    used for various purposes, including land and project development
    costs, property acquisitions, liquidity and other corporate needs,
    subject to specific use limitations and/or lender approvals in certain
    cases.  They may also be utilized to pay some portion of existing
    debt, including maturities in 1997 and 1998.  As of March 31, 1997,
    debt due in one year was $75,583,000.  The Company is continually
    evaluating sources of capital, and management believes there are
    satisfactory sources available for all requirements without
    necessitating property sales.









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Part I.  Financial Information, continued
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and    
         Results of Operations, (continued)

Financial Information and Liquidity (continued):


Net cash provided by operating activities was $32,828,000 and $36,298,000  
    for the three months ended March 31, 1997, and 1996, respectively. 
    The decrease of net cash provided of $3,470,000 was due primarily to
    an increase in land development expenditures offset partially by the
    factors discussed previously under the operating results of the four
    major business segments.

Net cash used in investing activities was $58,340,000 and $28,965,000 for  
    the three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.  The
    increase in net cash used of $29,375,000 was due primarily to
    increases in expenditures for properties under development.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $100,724,000 and net cash    
    used in financing activities was $67,476,000 for the three months
    ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.  Cash flows from 
    financing activities for 1997 included the proceeds from the public
    offering of  Series B Convertible Preferred stock.  There was no
    similar transaction in the 1996 period.

Information relating to forward-looking statements:

This report on Form 10-Q of the Company includes forward-looking statements
   which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future
   events and financial performance.  These forward-looking statements
   are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those
   identified below, which could cause actual results to differ
   materially from historical results or those anticipated.  The words
   "believe," "expect," "anticipate" and similar expressions identify
   forward-looking statements.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue
   reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of
   their dates.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update
   or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
   information, future events, or otherwise. The following factors could
   cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or
   those anticipated: (1) real estate investment risks; (2) development
   risks; (3) illiquidity of real estate investments; (4) dependence on
   rental income from real property; (5) effect of uninsured loss; (6)
   lack of geographical diversification; (7) possible environmental
   liabilities; (8) difficulties of compliance with the Americans with
   Disabilities Act; (9) competition; (10) changes in the economic
   climate and (11) certain matters relating to Nevada properties.  For a
   more detailed discussion of these factors, see Exhibit 99.2 of the
   Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.








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Part II.  Other Information

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
         None

Item 2. Changes in Securities.
        None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
        None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. 
        None

Item 5. Other Information.
        None

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
        (a)  Exhibits
              Reference is made to the Exhibit Index.
         (b)  Reports on Form 8-K
              None                 





































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                                 Signatures


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.  



                                         THE ROUSE COMPANY

                                    Principal Financial Officer:



Date: May 14, 1997                  By /s/Jeffrey H. Donahue    
                                       Jeffrey H. Donahue
                                       Senior Vice President and
                                         Chief Financial Officer

                                    Principal Accounting Officer:


Date: May 14, 1997                  By /s/George L. Yungmann    
                                       George L. Yungmann
                                       Senior Vice President and
                                         Controller
































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                               Exhibit Index


Exhibit Number                      Description

      11                            Statement re Computation of per
                                    share earnings (loss)

      27                             Financial Data Schedule

















































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Exhibit 11

                      THE ROUSE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
            Computation of Fully Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
              (Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts)

                                                           Three months
                                                         ended March 31,    
                                                          1997       1996 

Earnings before extraordinary losses                    $ 8,410    $ 6,743

  Add after-tax interest expense applicable
    to convertible subordinated debentures                1,215      1,215
                                         
  Earnings before extraordinary losses,
    as adjusted                                           9,625      7,958

  Extraordinary losses                                   (2,129)    (1,315)

Net earnings, as adjusted                               $ 7,496    $ 6,643

Shares:

  Weighted average number of common shares
    outstanding                                          66,422     48,058

  Assuming conversion of convertible Preferred stock      2,064     10,600

  Assuming conversion of convertible subordinated
    debentures                                            4,542      4,542

  Assuming exercise of options and warrants reduced
    by the number of shares which could have been
    purchased with the proceeds from the exercise
    of such options                                       1,090        412

Weighted average number of shares outstanding,
    as adjusted                                          74,118     63,612

Earnings per common share assuming full dilution:

Earnings before extraordinary losses, as adjusted       $   .13    $   .12
Extraordinary losses                                       (.03)      (.02)

Net earnings, adjusted                                  $   .10    $   .10


This calculation is submitted in accordance with Regulation S-K item 601 (b)
(11) although it is contrary to paragraph 40 of APB Opinion No. 15 because
it produces an anti-dilutive result.








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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This financial data schedule is included to comply with the requirements of
Item 601 (c) (2) of Regulations S-K and S-B.  This schedule contains summary
financial information extracted from Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
March 31, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
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<S>                             <C>
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<SECURITIES>                                  $  3,895
<RECEIVABLES>                                $ 104,396
<ALLOWANCES>                                $ (22,278)
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<PP&E>                                     $ 3,943,616
<DEPRECIATION>                             $ (571,153)
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                                0
                                       $ 41
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                           $  54,322
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                $16,288
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<EXTRAORDINARY>                              $ (2,129)
<CHANGES>                                            0
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<EPS-PRIMARY>                                  $   .08
<EPS-DILUTED>                                  $   .10
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<F1>Current assets include cash, unrestricted marketable securities, current
portion of accounts and notes receivable and prepaid expenses and deposits.
<F2>Current liabilities include the current portion of long-term debt and 
accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.
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